Study Reveals Lack of Awareness of Waste Challenges Facing U.S. National Parks

Subaru of America, in conjunction with National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), released survey findings indicating that a majority of Americans (59 percent) were unaware of the waste management challenges facing national parks across the country.

The Subaru National Park Survey explored attitudes and behaviors of park goers, revealing that, while most are unaware, more than four in five (84 percent) would be willing to make a significant effort to reduce the amount of trash left in parks.

In addition to the Subaru National Park Survey, Subaru and NPCA recently concluded an in-depth waste characterization study that demonstrated that a significant portion of the waste that the National Park Service (NPS) manages nationally is brought in from outside the park – with a small range of everyday items being the biggest issue.